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Dr. Fuentes is a native Clevelander, which is a forever technology career student. She has achieved her education through traditional and non-traditional colleges. In technology, she taught at International Remington College. In technology/education, she has taught at Tri-C Community College-Eastern & Western Campus, Ford Motors, Inc., St. Jerome Catholic School K-8, and Orange Education and Recreation Center for elite communities, and more since 2002. ### In addition to technology, Dr. Fuentes has been affiliated in the world of computers for over 20 years. She has provided training to produce computer literacy for all types of students that include some ABE, mainstream, ADD, ADHD, and Autism. ### Dr. Fuentes has been affiliated with Quia.com, a teaching site for professional teachers to create and develop curriculums into learning games, since 2001. The site is an online resource for students to learn all types of educational subjects. There are many #1 fun and educational games on this site that reaches out nationally and internationally to schools, colleges, universities, training centers, etc. ### In addition, she has volunteered to teach unprivileged students in a community college that were eager to learn computers and other subjects, which she was awarded with a certificate for her dedication and work. Recently, she was presented with an award and membership of the Madison Who’s Who Professionals and Executives 2007-2008, and other affiliations that present web awards, and memberships for business. ### In conclusion, Dr. Fuentes has two sons by the name of Antoine Smith (17 yr. old indie jazz & various genres composer/musician, Turn On Records,) which she manages his music, academics, create graphics, and design many of his sites. Aeric Smith (22 yr. old autistic jazz composer/college student,) which she manages his music, organize his studies for college, and more. ### Dr. Fuentes is also an Author/Freelance Researcher on autism.

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    Characteristics of Autism - Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 * Pg. 15:  Explains how an autistic person functions.

    In my book, Chapter 5, Pg. 15 describes characteristics of autism for those that need clarification.  Autism is not like any other disorder as follows:

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    Chapter 5

    ** CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTISM **

    COMMUNICATION: Autism affects the ability of a person to understand the meaning and purpose of body language and the spoken and written word.
    1. Meaning -- Words can be misunderstood, interpreted literally or not understood at all. Other people's feelings and emotions can also be difficult to understand.
    SOCIAL INTERACTION: Social interaction for autistic people can be difficult, scary, and very confusing.
    1. Meaning -- May withdraw and become subdued; tries hard to be social but never gets it right. People with autism can find friendships difficult.
    BEHAVIOR: Impairments in communication and social interaction produce a range of behaviors that have become linked with autism spectrum disorders. These may include:
    Speech - absent, delayed,  or  showing abnormal patterns
    * Meaning-- Very hesitant and slow speech.   
    Play - isolated, repetitive, unimaginative, destructive, obsessive
    * Meaning-- Not aware of how to play gentle and harmless with other children.
    Tantrums - can be a way of expressing extreme confusion and/or frustration
    * Meaning-- Because autistic children do not know how to communicate with others, they tend to scream or make sounds that draws attention.
    Sensory sensitivities - to certain sounds, colors, tastes, smells, textures
    Obsessions - intensive interest in favorite topics, objects, places, people, or activities
    * Meaning-- Some may have an extreme attachment with toys, people that they like, a particular room, chair, etc.  They will not let go of it easily.  Sometimes, they become more extreme when someone close to them dies, relocates, or divorces.
    Insistence on sameness - routines bring some order to the autistic person's confusion - a change of routine can be very difficult to cope with 
    Body movements - such as hand flapping, toe walking, repetitive movements, prolonged thoughts, and occasionally behavior that may cause self-injury (such as hand biting)
    In my conclusion, autism can be mistaken and very well taken for granted if one is not aware of its characteristics.
         

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